Dossier Of Registered And Unregistered Pesticides In The Nigerian Market: Health Implications And Regulatory Status Locally And Internationally (Volume 1)
People have a right to choose the type of chemicals they want to expose themselves, their family, and their children to, and nobody is allowed the right to deprive anyone of all the necessary information needed to enable them make that individual choice.
The use of chemical pesticides poses risks to the environment, human health, and the economy, particularly when tight regulatory measures, full disclosure of pesticide product risks, and precautionary principles are not followed. The three factors that determine the likelihood of pesticide-related biodiversity loss and health problems are – exposure level, pesticide toxicity, and access to comprehensive information. Users can make better decisions about which products to use or whether to use pesticides by being aware of the risks associated with them. To limit the negative effects on the environment, safeguard human health, and ensure the reduction, safety, and responsible use of these chemicals, users, the general public, and the government must be aware of the risks connected with them.
